EarthLink Internet Speed Test
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EarthLink's fiber plans include unlimited data without an extra fee.How do EarthLink internet speed test results compare to competitors?
| Providers | Average download speed | Average upload speed | Average latency |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A |
 | 120.28 Mbps | 312.38 Mbps | 24.67 ms |
| 155.68 Mbps | 194.79 Mbps | 23.45 ms |
How do EarthLink’s advertised internet speeds compare to competitors?
| Providers | Speed | Price | Shop plans |
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| 10–5,000 Mbps | $49.95–$189.95/mo.* | View Plans |
| | 25–5,000 Mbps | $55.00–$180.00/mo.† | |
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| 75–1,200 Mbps | $30.00–$80.00/mo.‡ | View Plans |
Data as of 12/28/22. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
*With a 12 month contract.
†Plus taxes. Price after $5/mo Autopay & Paperless bill discount (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies.
‡For the first 12 months with a 1-year agreement. Excludes Xfinity Gigabit Pro.
How much internet speed do you need?
Take our free quiz to see how much internet speed is right for you:
What is a good internet speed?
| Internet speed | How fast is this? | What you can do |
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| 0–5 Mbps | Very slow | Send emails, search on Google, stream video in SD on one device |
| 5–40 Mbps | Slow to moderate | Stream video in HD on three or four devices, play online games |
| 40–100 Mbps | Moderate to fast | Stream easily on multiple devices in HD or 4K, download big files quickly, run several smart devices |
| 100–500 Mbps | Very fast | Stream in 4K on more than five devices simultaneously, download massive files quickly, host a livestream |
| 500–1,000+ Mbps | Extremely fast | Stream in 4K on 10+ devices, run 10+ smart-home devices at a time, do basically anything on lots of devices |
| 1,200–5,000 Mbps | Faster than you need | Operate a bitcoin-mining farm with two dozen computers, watch Frozen in 4K on 100 devices at the same time |
About our EarthLink internet speed test
The EarthLink internet speed measures three things:
Download speed: The speed at which your device pulls data from the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.
Upload speed: The speed at which your device sends data to the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.
Latency (Ping): The time (measured in milliseconds) it takes for a signal to travel from your device to an internet server and back. Lower latency means your connection has a better response time for activities like gaming and livestreams.
How does the EarthLink internet speed test work?
Our speed test measures your internet speed by connecting to a nearby server and sending data back and forth. By comparing how long it takes for this test data to go back and forth, we can find out how your connection performs. This tells us the speed of your home’s internet connection, although it can be impacted by a bottleneck in your connection, such as a slow wireless router, this will impact the results of the test. To get a more accurate measurement of your internet connection, we suggest plugging your device directly into your router using an Ethernet cable, rather than connecting wirelessly.
EarthLink internet speed FAQ
How fast are EarthLink internet speeds?
EarthLink offers a wide range of plans depending on your area. These plans range all the way from sub-broadband speeds all the way up to 5 Gbps fiber connections, so no matter what speed you want, Earthlink has it.
How do I get faster internet?
You can get faster internet by upgrading your internet plan. If you can’t upgrade your current speeds and feel stuck with bad service, you can also switch to a new provider.
Run a search with your zip code below to see what kinds of speeds you can get in your area.
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Is fiber better than cable and DSL?
Fiber is the best type of internet you can get. It is faster and more reliable than cable and DSL, usually at a comparable price.
Should I get the fastest speed I can afford?
EarthLink offers some of the highest speeds of any provider in the US, but not everyone needs multigigabit speeds. For those who use the internet only for basic activities like checking email and paying bills, a slower connection can provide the exact same online experience as a superfast one, but at a much lower monthly cost.
If you’re not sure how much internet speed your household needs to get by, try out our handy tool for a recommendation.